Obituaries

Harold E. Haire

Harold E. Haire

Feb 9, 2015

Ancram, NY - Harold E. Haire, 67, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at home. He was born on August 30, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of Marjorie (Lown) Haire of Rhinebeck, NY and the late Herman A. Haire Sr. On February 21, 1977 Harold became a member of the New York State Troopers. He retired on May...

Ruth E. Snyder

Ruth E. Snyder

Jan 29, 2015

Stanfordville, NY - Ruth E. Snyder, 82, joined her husband John, on January 29, 2015 at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. Born on January 7, 1933 in Washington, DC the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Trott) Heinlein. She raised her family in Newburgh. She graduated from Mount St. Mary's High School in Newburgh. After graduation...

Edward J. Reilly

Edward J. Reilly

Jan 27, 2015

Edward J. Reilly entered the warm embrace of his loving Father on January 27, 2015, just two days short of celebrating his 66th wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Marjorie (Cook) Reilly. A long-time resident of Pine Plains, Kinderhook, and Pawling, NY, Ed was born in Syracuse, NY, on April 2, 1923 to John and Margaret Reilly. His...

Dorothy Ball

Dorothy Ball

Jan 24, 2015

West Copake.On January 19, 2015, the Lord called Dorothy Ball (88) to come home from the Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Dorothy was the oldest of four daughters born to Clinton and Bessie Bainer. She grew up on her parents' dairy farm, and loved farming so much that she was the first female in her school to be a...

Rosemary A. Strang

Rosemary A. Strang

Jan 22, 2015

Rosemary A. Strang, 73 passed away on Thursday January 22, 2015 at the Pine Haven Home in Philmont, NY. She was born on October 16, 1941 in Carmel NY daughter of the late David and Katherine Strang. A homemaker, she was a former longtime resident of Millerton, NY. Survivors include her children, Tanya Wilbur of Copake Falls, NY, Rhonda Miles...

Mildred Etchegary

Mildred Etchegary

Jan 20, 2015

Mildred Etchegary passed away on her 90th birthday, January 20, 2015 at her residence in Claverack, NY. She was born on January 20, 1925 in Torrington, CT the daughter of Lucien and Emilie (Kopankiewitz) Massut. A housewife, Mrs. Etchegary had been a resident of Claverack since 1997 previously residing in Torrington. Mildred loved gardening, wild birds and was an avid...

Hilda May Sands

Hilda May Sands

Jan 10, 2015

Millerton, NY - Hilda May Sands, 87, passed away on January 10, 2015 at Vassar Brother's Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on April 18, 1927 in Derby, CT the daughter of the late Russell and Edna Mea (French) Palmer. Mrs. Sands was owner and operator of the Millerton Diner and the Round Tuit Restaurants. She also worked...

Inga M. May

Inga M. May

Jan 8, 2015

DELMAR - Inga M. May, 96, passed on to her Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born October 7, 1918 in Stockholm, Sweden to Theodore and Ruby (Gustafson) Mord, she came to America with her family when she was six years old and spent her early years on Long Island. After residing in East Rockaway, Inga and her husband, Russ...

Wanda A. Garrison

Wanda A. Garrison

Jan 8, 2015

Copake, NY - Wanda A. Garrison, 70, of Vista Lane, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. She was born on January 26, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Bernard and Bernice (Sacklyn) Rodnite. Mrs. Garrison was the activity director for the Lovely Hills Nursing Home in Pawling, NY. She...

Gladys Mccrohan

Gladys Mccrohan

Jan 2, 2015

Gladys McCrohan, 98 of Hillsdale, NY passed away on Friday January 2, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. She was born on June 18, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY daughter of August and Regina Haberer. A homemaker, Mrs. McCrohan was an avid reader and of the Roman Catholic faith. On January 6, 1946 in Brooklyn she married John T....

Frank M. Etchegary

Frank M. Etchegary

Jan 1, 2015

Frank M. Etchegary, 93 of Claverack, NY and a former longtime resident of Torrington, CT passed away on January 1, 2015 at Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Livingston, NY. He was born on November 22, 1921 in Highbury, Nova Scotia, Canada the son of John and Florence (Parry) Etchegary. Frank and his wife Mildred moved to Claverack in...

Nora Doherty Cowherd

Nora Doherty Cowherd

Dec 30, 2014

Nora Doherty Cowherd, 94, died at her home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 surrounded by her family. Born in County Roscommon, Ireland on October 25, 1920, she was the daughter of Michael Doherty and Mary Morrisroe Doherty. A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her three children: William Kevin Cowherd and his wife, Nancy of Cockeysvile, MD;...

William (Mike) Dillinger, Sr

William (Mike) Dillinger, Sr

Dec 29, 2014

Stanfordville - William (Mike) Dillinger, Sr., 81, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 29, 2014. Mike was born on April 17, 1933 to Alfred and Marie (Hart) Dillinger. He was a lifelong resident of Stanfordville, NY. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet Krom, four children and their spouses, Kim and Eric Sprossel, William and Alicia Dillinger,...

Ralph H. Kilmer Sr

Ralph H. Kilmer Sr

Dec 27, 2014

Gallatin, NY - Ralph H. Kilmer Sr., 87, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. He was born on September 22, 1927 in Gallatin, NY the son of Richard and Anna (Simmons) Kilmer Sr. Ralph was a rewinder operator at Kimberly Clark Paper Mill in Ancram, NY. He honorably served his Country in...

Barbara N. Scutt

Barbara N. Scutt

Dec 24, 2014

Chazy, NY - Barbara N. Scutt, 74, passed away on December 24, 2014 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. She was born on January 13, 1940, in Sharon, CT, the daughter of the late Floyd R. and Lena (Briggs) Funk Sr. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family. The grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She...

Rose E. Godfrey

Rose E. Godfrey

Dec 21, 2014

Rose E. Godfrey, 87 of Ancram, NY and formerly of Pawling, NY passed away on Sunday December 21, 2014 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Poughkeepsie, NY daughter of the late Allan F. and Rose (Cary) Tartter. A housewife, Mrs. Godfrey had been a local resident since 1998. On February 9, 1946 in Poughkeepsie she...

Rosemary A. Robertson

Rosemary A. Robertson

Dec 19, 2014

Rosemary A. Robertson passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19th, 2014 in Stanfordville, NY. She was born in the Bronx on June 16th, 1942 to William T. and Rose A. (Griffin) Holland. She graduated from ST. Barnabus High School and attended nursing school at ST. Claires; both in NYC. She worked for over 40 years as the Office Manager at...

Gladys Millius

Gladys Millius

Dec 9, 2014

Ancramdale, NY - Gladys Millius, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 9, 2014 at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, CT. She was born on April 21, 1918 in Ancramdale, NY the daughter of Charles and Abbie (Brizzie) Boyles. Gladys was the oldest member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Ancramdale, NY. She is survived by a sister, Irene Dietter...

Donald W. Hanlon

Donald W. Hanlon

Dec 7, 2014

Pine Plains, NY - Donald W. Hanlon, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 surrounded by his family at Vassar Brother's Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of John and Ruth (Poucher) Hanlon. Mr. Hanlon was a Deputy Sheriff with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He retired in 1992....

Angelo Robert Giordano

Angelo Robert Giordano

Dec 1, 2014

Churchtown, NY - Angelo Robert Giordano, 64, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at home. He was born on December 20, 1949 in Yonkers, NY the son of Al and Connie (Tocco) Giordano. Angelo was the facility manager of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Company in Poughkeepsie, NY. He honorably served his Country in the United States Navy during...